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26 Jul 2024
--- This week in industry news, Saica Group acquired a subsidiary of Schumacher Packaging and Sappi Europe improved its flexible packaging papers division. Meanwhile, UK train operating company Avanti West Coast prevented nearly...
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25 Jul 2024
--- Diageo’s spirit tourism experience Johnnie Walker Princes Street is launching Johnnie Walker x Scott Naismith, a generative AI powered experience that allows guests to co-design a personalized bottle of Johnnie Walker...
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22 Jul 2024
--- Visy has launched what it says is the most energy-efficient glass furnace in Australia at its recycling and remanufacturing facility in Sydney. The furnace, financed with a AUS$150 million (US$100 million) investment, is the...
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19 Jul 2024
--- This week in industry news, aluminum producer and recycler Novelis invested US$90 million to double its beverage can recycling capacity. Meanwhile, Proof & Company started distributing seven craft spirits from Husk...
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12 Jul 2024
--- The Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) calls on the newly elected UK government to install standardized packaging circularity across the UK. Given that the Labour Party now holds the majority of seats in Wales and...
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09 Jul 2024
--- The UK packaging industry is calling for investments and legislative support for material circularity from the country’s newly elected Labour government, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer. For years, the UK has been...
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08 Jul 2024
--- Berry Global Group has outfitted Grillo’s Pickles with twist-top, spill-proof, easy-open jars for its pickles. The custom, nestable, recyclable PP jar and continuous thread closure provides a “simple, mess-free...
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04 Jul 2024
--- The EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) marks a significant step toward greater industry transparency and sustainability, according to Constantia Flexibles’ executive vice president for Aluminum...
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01 Jul 2024
--- Absolut has unveiled a limited-edition bottle in collaboration with The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, inspired by the rediscovery of Warhol’s Absolut “blue” painting. Launching exclusively in...
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19 Jun 2024
--- Connected packaging technologies like QR codes and near-field communication (NFC) tags are now a core part of most businesses’ growth strategies, with 85% of brands reporting their intention to boost investments in...
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12 Jun 2024
--- Innova Market Insights data indicates that Soups & Sauces product launches are increasing globally, featuring a 5% year-over-year growth between April 2022 to March 2024. These products are pivotal for the packaging...
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12 Jun 2024
--- Austria is the world’s best country for recycling, according to a new study by Reloop and Eunomia Research and Consulting. Wales, Taiwan, Germany and Belgium are next in the top five of the 48 countries ranked by the...
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31 May 2024
--- A survey commissioned by Huhtamaki reveals that most Finns are satisfied with their recycling habits. More than 80% of those questioned say they recycle paper-based packaging, and nine out of ten recycle cardboard boxes....
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27 May 2024
--- UK waste management firm Biffa has confirmed it is taking legal action against the Scottish government over the nation’s delayed deposit return scheme (DRS), for which the company invested £65 million (US$81...
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27 May 2024
--- Gerresheimer Glas, an indirect subsidiary of Gerresheimer, has signed a purchase agreement to acquire Blitz LuxCo Sarl, the holding company of Bormioli Pharma Group. With the acquisition, Gerresheimer says it strengthens its...
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24 May 2024
--- Aptar Beauty has introduced NeoDropper, an innovative dropper designed to enhance the precision and efficiency of skin care applications. The new product aims to “reinvent” the traditional dropper mechanism,...
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24 May 2024
--- This week in industry news, Mondi invested €200 million (US$216 million) in a high-quality recycled containerboard machine at its Duino mill in Italy. Meanwhile, LyondellBasell unveiled its Polybatch Effects Frost...
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22 May 2024
--- Glass has long stood out for its sustainability and protective qualities. However, the recent shift in the alcohol industry toward lighter and more durable materials such as PET and paper has posed significant challenges for...
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10 May 2024
--- This week in industry news, Suzano announced its Cerrado Project, the “largest single-line pulp mill in the world,” will be operational in coming weeks. Meanwhile, Amcor worked with personal care company Avon to...
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03 May 2024
--- This week in industry news, Sappi future-proofed its mill in Austria to adapt to digitalization and industry 4.0 needs. Meanwhile, SIG launched a spouted pouch system featuring in-line pouch sterilization and Carbios...
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